Torrejón promotes food education with workshops for over a hundred schoolchildren

Over a hundred primary school students in Torrejón are participating in workshops on healthy eating. The initiative aims to promote healthy habits from childhood and prevent nutritional problems.

During the months of May and June, more than one hundred schoolchildren from the public schools Miguel Hernández, Ramón Carande, and Ramón y Cajal in Torrejón de Ardoz have participated in a series of workshops on healthy eating. This activity, organized by the City Council in collaboration with the NGO La Pandi, is part of a municipal strategy aimed at promoting public health among the younger population. The workshops are aimed at students in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade, who have had the opportunity to learn about the different food groups and how to combine them to create balanced meals. The training has been delivered by Beatriz Hernández, a dietitian-nutritionist associated with La Pandi, who has used a participatory methodology that facilitates learning. Each session lasts approximately one hour and is tailored to the educational level of the participants. The goal is to instill healthy habits from an early age, encouraging the consumption of fruits and vegetables. This initiative not only seeks to educate children about nutrition but also aims to help prevent problems associated with inadequate diets that may arise later in life. The City Council has emphasized its commitment to early childhood education and the promotion of healthy lifestyles as a fundamental part of the present and future well-being of students. La Pandi, which began its work in 2018, has been recognized for its efforts in this field with several national awards, including the NAOS Award from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs in 2021. It currently operates in 17 Spanish provinces, establishing itself as a benchmark in promoting healthy eating habits among children. With this educational action, the City Council reinforces its collaboration with educational institutions to ensure that new generations adopt practices that benefit their long-term health.